London Shops Selling Quality Tea

August 27th, 2010 |

Author: Mark

British people are known for their tea drinking, but unfortunately they mostly drink over-brewed tea with milk and sugar. For the tea connoisseur this is a complete no-no. So if you’re visiting London and want to buy some quality black, oolong, green or white tea, where should you head. This is my personal choice of the best tea shops in London.

My favourite is Tea Smith in Spitalfields Market. Here you can explore the world of exceptional teas – delicate Whites, energising Greens, aromatic and complex Oolongs, and mysterious aged Puers. Here you can buy tea to take away or sample various teas at their tea bar. The quality of the tea is truly exceptional.

If you’re in central London, then the Tea Palace in Covent Garden (12 Covent Garden Market, WC2E 8RF Tel: 020 7836 6997) is the place to head for. Tea Palace has a very large range of quality teas to choose from and also sell presentation packs – idea for a present for the tea-lover in your life. Tea Palace tea can also be bought at Selfridges (400 Oxford Street, W1A 1AB) and Mitsukoshi (14-20 Regent Street, SW1Y 4PH).

Another neat little tea shop is Yumchaa (45 Berwick Street, London, London, W1F 8SF). They have a large variety of various infusions of black, green and fruit teas. The surroundings have a vintage feel and the music fits the atmosphere. The staff is amazing and are very helpful when it comes to choosing which tea to try. It is a great place to go after a stressful day to decompress with a good book or newspaper.

Last but not least is a little tea shop called The London Tea Room. This tea room not only has amazing tea, it is also a great place to spend the day. Along with a great atmosphere and good music, they offer free Wi-Fi. So feel free to sit down, order some amazing tea and get some work done all at the same time. Don’t forget to pick up some tea on your way out!